2008 U.S. IT salary and IT skills pay surveys.

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2008 IT SALARY + SKILLS PAY SURVEYS (U.S.)

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Our most popular compensation survey reports, the IT Salary+Skills Pay Survey report series provides a 'total cash compensation' view, organized by well-known IT job categories. Updated quarterly, these reports provide comprehensive, accurate, and up-to-the-minute data on what thousands of IT workers in these jobs are earning in 64 U.S. cities:

Included in each report:
--Base salary and cash bonus
--Pay data for specific certified and noncertified IT skills key to performing each jobs...essential for adjusting overall pay when job titles don't match actual on-the-job content
--Detailed long-form job descriptions (see samples here)
--Data collected January 1, 2008 to April 1, 2008 (78,000 IT workers, 1,900 employers)

Choose from these (click on each for more samples and more detail):

Applications Development & Programming
Business Analysts/Business Technologists Consultants
Database
Data Warehousing/Business Intelligence
E-commerce
IT Architecture
Microsoft Windows

Network Operations & Engineering
Project Management
SAP
IT Security
Systems Administration & Engineering
Web/I-net

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2008 IT SALARY+SKILLS PAY SURVEY: SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION & ENGINEERING (U.S.)
(Data collected January 1, 2008 to April 1, 2008 )
Price: $1000/Tier 1 and $1200/Tier 2 cities - 55 pages

Sample Report here BUY NOW

Salaries & bonuses for these jobs:

	Vice President–Client/Server and Network Computing Systems
	Director–NT/Unix Computing
	Director–Client and LAN Systems
	Manager–NT/Unix Operation Services
	Manager–NT/Unix Systems Engineering
	Sr. Systems Administrator– Transaction Monitors
	Systems Administrator–Transaction Monitors

	Sr. Systems Engineer–NT/Unix Operating Systems
	Systems Engineer–NT/Unix Operating Systems
	PC Desktop Support Technican
	Sr. Storage/SAN Administrator
	Storage/SAN Administrator

In these cities:

Tier 1 or Tier 2 U.S. cities...CLICK HERE FOR LIST

Pay data for these Systems Administration and Engineering skills:

	10Base-T Switching
	AIX
	Apache HTTP web server
	Apple OSX/Tiger
	ATM
	BEA WebLogic
	Ethernet
	Ethernet Switching
	Gigabit Ethernet
	HP-UX
	IPX
	Microsoft Internet Information Server (IIS)
	Microsoft Identity Integration Server
	ISA server
	JBoss applications server
	Linux
	Microsoft NT Server
	Microsoft BizTalk Server
	Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS)
	Microsoft Commerce Server
	Microsoft Content Management/Sharepoint Server
	Project Management
	RFID (radio frequency identification)
	Routing (e.g. OSPF)
	Security skills with project assignments (e.g. DW, CRM, ERM)
	SIP(Session Initiation Protocol)
	SMTP
	Solaris
	Tivoli
	Virtualization (various)
	VoIP/IP telephony
	WebSphere
	Windows Server 2003 (all editions)
	Windows NT
	Windows XP/Vista/2003

Pay data for these Systems Administration and Engineering certifications

	Citrix Certified Administrator (CCA)
	Citrix Certified Enterprise Administrator (CCEA)
	Citrix Certified Integration Architect
	CompTIA Convergence+
	CompTIA Linux (Linux+)
	CompTIA Project+
	CompTIA Server+
	EMC Proven Professional Technology Architect - Expert
	EMC Proven Professional Technology Architect - Specialist
	EMC Proven Professional Storage Administrator – Expert
	EMC Proven Professional Storage Administrator – Specialist
	HP Accredited Systems Engineer (ASE)
	HP Master Accredited Systems Engineer (Master ASE)
	HP/Certified Systems Engineer
	HP/Certified Systems Administrator
	IBM Certified Infrastructure Systems Architect
	IBM Certified Advanced Technical Expert - pSeries and AIX 5L
	IBM Certified Administrator - SOA Solutions: WebSphere Process Server
	IBM Certified Specialist - AIX Basic Ops
	IBM Certified Specialist - iSeries
	IBM Certified Systems Administrator - Lotus/Domino
	IBM Certified Systems Expert - i5 iSeries
	IBM Certified Systems Expert - pSeries and AIX 5L
	Linux Professional Institute certification (LPIC-Level 2)
	Microsoft Certified Architect(MCA)
	Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician(MCDST)
	Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator(MCSA)
	Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer(MCSE)
	Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer: Messaging (MCSE: Messaging)
	Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator: Messaging (MCSA:Messaging)
	Novell/Certified Novell Engineer
	Novell/ Master Certified Novell Engineer
	Novell/Certified Novell Administrator
	Novell Certified Instructor (CNI)
	Novell/Certified Directory Engineer
	Novell Certified Linux Professional (Novell CLP)
	Novell Certified Linux Expert (CLE)
	Project Management Professional(PMP)
	SNIA Certified Storage Networking Expert
	SNIA Certified Systems Engineer
	SNIA Certified Architect
	Sun Certified Network Administrator for Solaris
	Sun Certified Systems Administrator for Solaris

2008 IT SALARY+SKILLS PAY SURVEY: IT SECURITY (U.S.)
(Data collected January 1, 2008 to April 1, 2008)
Price: $900/Tier 1 and $1100/Tier 2 cities - 55 pages

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Salaries & bonuses for these jobs:

	Director, Info Security
	Manager, Info Security
	Sr. InfoSecurity Analyst
	InfoSecurity Analyst
	Sr. Security Administrator
	Security Administrator
	Web Security Manager
	Data Warehouse Security Manager
	Lotus Notes/Domino Security Manager
	Sr. Network Administrator
	Network Administrator

In these cities:

Tier 1 or Tier 2 U.S. cities...CLICK HERE FOR LIST

Pay data for these Security skills

	Network security management
	Security skills with project assignments, (e.g. DW, CRM, Web, ERP)

Pay data for these security certifications:

	Certified Ethical Hacker
	Certified Hacking Forensics Investigator
	Certified Information Security Manager(CISM)
	Certified Information Systems Auditor(CISA)
	Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
	InfoSys Security Management Professional (ISSMP/CISSP)
	InfoSys Security Architecture Professional (ISSAP/CISSP)
	InfoSys Security Engineering Professional (ISSEP/CISSP)
	Check Point Certified Master Architect
	Check Point Certified Security Expert
	Check Point Certified Security Administrator
	Cisco Certified Security Professional
	Cisco Firewall Specialist
	Cisco Information Security Specialist
	Cisco Network Admission Control Specialist
	CompTIA Security+
	EC-Council Certified Security Analyst
	Microsoft Certified Systems Admin: Security
	Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer: Security(MCSE:Security)
	Planet3 Certified Security Professional
	SANS/GIAC .NET
	SANS/GIAC Auditing Wireless Networks
	SANS/GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst
	SANS/GIAC Certified Firewall Analyst
	SANS/GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst
	SANS/GIAC Certified Unix Security Admin
	SANS/GIAC Certified Windows Security Admin
	SANS/GIAC Certified Incident Handler
	SANS/GIAC Certified Network Auditor
	SANS/GIAC Certified Security Essentials
	SANS/GIAC Security Audit Essentials
	SANS/GIAC Security Expert (GSE)
	Security Certified Network Professional (SCNP)
	System Security Certified Professional

2008 IT SALARY+SKILLS PAY SURVEY: NETWORK OPERATIONS/ENG. (U.S.)
(Data collected January 1, 2008 to April 1, 2008 )
Price: $1000/Tier 1 and $1200/Tier 2 cities - 64 pages

Sample Report here BUY NOW

Salaries & bonuses for these jobs:

	Director, Client and LAN Systems
	Director (Sr. Manager) – Network Operations
	Manager – Network Operations
	Sr. Network Technician, Network Operations
	Network Technician, Network Operations
	Network Administrator

	Director (Sr. Manager) – Network Engineering
	Manager – Network Engineering
	Senior Network Engineer-LAN/WAN Systems
	Network Engineer-LAN/WAN Systems
	Sr. Storage/SAN Administrator
	Storage/SAN Administrator

In these cities:

Tier 1 or Tier 2 U.S. cities...CLICK HERE FOR LIST

Pay data for these Network skills:

	10Base-T Switching
	APPC
	ATM
	Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
	Ethernet
	Ethernet Switching
	Gigabit Ethernet
	HTTP
	IPX
	Jini (Sun)
	LAN
	Microsoft NT Server
	Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS)
	Network security management
	Novell Netware
	RFID (radio frequency identification)
	Routing (e.g. OSPF)
	SAN/Storage Area Networking
	Security skills with project assignments
	SIP
	SMTP
	SNA
	TCP/IP
	Virtualization (various)
	VoIP
	WAN
	WAP
	Wireless network management (LANs, GSM)
	WML

Pay data for these Network certifications

	Avaya Certified Specialist
	Avaya Certified Expert
	Brocade Certified Fabric Professional (BCFP)
	Brocade Certified SAN Designer (BCSD)
	Brocade Certified SAN Manager (BCSM)
	Cisco Advanced Wireless LAN Design Specialist
	Cisco Advanced Wireless LAN Field Specialist
	Cisco Certified Design Professional
	Cisco Certified Design Associate
	Cisco/Certified Internetwork Expert
	Cisco Certified Internetwork Professional
	Cisco Certified Network Associate
	Cisco Certified Network Professional
	Cisco Certified Systems Instructor
	Cisco Certified Voice Professional (CCVP)
	Cisco IP Communications Express Specialist
	Cisco IP Contact Center Express Specialist
	Cisco IP Telephony Design Specialist
	Cisco IP Telephony Support Specialist
	Cisco Rich Media Communications Specialist
	Cisco Storage Networking Design Specialist
	Cisco Storage Networking Support Specialist
	Cisco Unity Design Specialist
	Cisco Unity Support Specialist
	Cisco VPN Specialist
	Cisco Wireless LAN Support Specialist
	Citrix Certified Administrator
	Citrix Certified Enterprise Administrator
	Citrix Certified Integration Architect
	CompTIA/Network Technician
	CompTIA Linux (Linux+)
	CompTIA RFID+
	EMC Proven Professional Storage Administrator - Expert
	EMC Proven Professional Storage Administrator - Specialist
	EMC Proven Professional Technology Architect - Expert
	EMC Proven Professional Technology Architect - Specialist
	EMC Proven Professional Implementation Engineer - Expert
	IBM Certified Specialist - Storage Networking Solutions, Version 2
	Linux Professional Institute certification
	Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator(MCSA)
	Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
	Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer: Messaging (MCSE: Messaging)
	Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician(MCDST)
	Nortel Networks Certified Design Expert (NCDE)
	Nortel Networks Support Expert (NCSE)
	Novell/Certified Novell Engineer
	Novell/ Master Certified Novell Engineer
	Novell/Certified Novell Administrator
	Novell Certified Instructor (CNI)
	Novell/Certified Directory Engineer
	Novell Certified Linux Professional (Novell CLP)
	Novell Certified Linux Expert (CLE)
	Planet3 Certified Wireless Analysis Professional (CWAP)
	Planet3 Certified Wireless Network Administrator(CWNA)
	Planet3 Certified Wireless Network Trainer (CWNT)
	Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA)
	Red Hat Certified Engineer
	RedHat Certified Technician
	SNIA Certified Architect
	SNIA Certified Storage Networking Expert
	SNIA Certified Systems Engineer
	Sniffer Certified Master
	Sun Certified Network Administrator for Solaris OS

2008 IT SALARY+SKILLS PAY SURVEY: DATABASE